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City of Hinesville (GA)

Georgia Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2023
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusTargeted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2023
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE WITH GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH NO AMENDMENTS

2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE WITH GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE WITH GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE WITH GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE WITH GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE WITH GEORGIA AMENDMENTS

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Targeted
Any SolarAPP+ Restrictions
1
SolarAPP+ Restrictions
MPU,Derate
How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
1

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Top Right
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes

Standard

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
130
Wind Notes

Exposure Category B

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Standard

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes
  • WHERE ESS SUBJECT TO VEHICLE DAMAGE, BOLLARD REQUIRED
  • REFERENCE IRC R327.6 FOR BOLLARD
Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

AHJ does NOT want the plans flattened

Label Page

USE SOUTH CAROLINA STICKER SHEET FOR ALL JOBS

Custom Placards Required
1
Placards Notes

Need layout of panels on placard (Need to put on Disconnect and MSP)

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Situational
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Hinesville (GA) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.